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Axle nut quick question #1600496 06/28/06 09:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,051 Plainville, CT C CSVT1214 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP CSVT1214 Hard-core CEG\'er C Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,051 Plainville, CT	I'm getting a wheel bearing replaced on Friday. I already have a new Ford bearing and went to pick up a axle nut today. AutoZone and Advanced don't carry them seperate. I found it pretty weird. So I was on my way to the stealership and forgot a Napa was on the way. He looked it up and said not available but they happened to have a 4 cyl axle in stock. He grabbed the axle and took the nut off and said I can take it and try if I want. Didn't even charge me for it. So I didn't complain. Are the 4 cyl and V6 axles using the same nut? I'm assuming they are but just wanted to double check before I screw something up. Tony 1998 SVT Contour (B/MB) #542 3L 1998 SVT Contour (SF/MB) #1266 parts car 2000 SVT Contour (SF/MB) #1533 3L swap to begin!

Re: Axle nut quick question #1600497 06/29/06 12:51 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT B BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT	pretty sure they are the same, I never remember having to order a different one when we did the wheel bearing on my Mystique - 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd - 99 Contour SeVT Sport - Duratec/5spd Official NE-CEG Contour/Mustang Family

Re: Axle nut quick question #1600498 06/29/06 01:26 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville E ElKy Hard-core CEG'er
ElKy Hard-core CEG'er E Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville	i think the nut that comes with the axle is a regular nut and not a stacked one like from ford. not sure if that makes a difference or not. NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it? Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?

Re: Axle nut quick question #1600499 06/29/06 01:37 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV F fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV	The "stacked nut" has a very thick (at least 1/8") washer built in. I was able to break these apart from the nut and reuse them as the replacement axle nut didn't have a large enough "seat". I just took care to center the washer before torquing the nut. For Sale: 1997 Explorer XLT V8 AWD

Re: Axle nut quick question #1600500 06/30/06 01:30 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 636 Coon Rapids, MN C CSVT#49 Veteran CEG\'er
CSVT#49 Veteran CEG\'er C Joined: May 2004 Posts: 636 Coon Rapids, MN	Why don't you just go and but the nut at a Ford Parts Dept. whats the worst it could be $5? I'm sure that is worth all the time you have been spending trying to hunt one down. -Mike 98 Contour SVT Toreador Red #49 of 6535 Built on 3/25/97 WR Headers, Borla Cat-Back, Torsen T2 LSD, K&N Short Ram, S-AFC and Focus Shift Tower 85 Camaro 1969 358ci, 97 TA interior, 91 Z28 GrdEfx and Aero Wing 255rwhp

Re: Axle nut quick question #1600501 06/30/06 02:51 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,051 Plainville, CT C CSVT1214 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP CSVT1214 Hard-core CEG\'er C Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,051 Plainville, CT	Originally posted by CSVT#49: Why don't you just go and but the nut at a Ford Parts Dept. whats the worst it could be $5? I'm sure that is worth all the time you have been spending trying to hunt one down. All the time? 30 mins? I'm not being cheap at all. I was on my way to Ford when I stopped at the Napa on the way. What's the big deal? Tony 1998 SVT Contour (B/MB) #542 3L 1998 SVT Contour (SF/MB) #1266 parts car 2000 SVT Contour (SF/MB) #1533 3L swap to begin!

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